HND
Tokyo
Japan
9,699 km
6,027 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
9,699 km
6,027 mi / 5,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HND LUG
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code HND LUG
ICAO Code RJTT LSZA
City Tokyo Lugano
Country Japan Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 35 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 46.000000, 8.910000

Tokyo (HND) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 9,699 kilometers (6,027 miles / 5,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:53 in Tokyo, it's 12:53 in Lugano. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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